The Real Party of Progress in Republican History
A Washington Gazette column argues the Republican party has long stood for progress. It cites freedom from slavery, the thirteenth amendment, and national unity, praising 19th century reforms and 1912 industrial leadership as evidence of enduring progressivism.
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Republican Party
Chicago
Republican Organization
Party of Freedom
Freedom
Progress
Horn
United States
Confederacy
Commonwealth
Great Britain
France
Europe
Baltimore convention nominees stir local Democratic support
Initial praise for Governor Wilson shifts as debate grows over Governor Marshall as second on the ticket. Party workers argue Columbia City’s weight may not meet expectations and that Baltimore delegates still carry a lingering sense of contention.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Marshall
Columbia City
Geagalls
Svein
Democrats see balance in Baltimore convention fallout
The piece surveys Democratic reactions to the Baltimore convention results. It cites the Louisville Courier Journal'S disappointment and doubt about the party's path, notes shifts in Bryan Kern relations, and quotes editorials on past conventions, boss influence, and calls to nominate Champ Clark.
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Democratic Louisville Courier - Journal
Courier- Journal
Baltimore
Bryan
Parker
Democratic Party
Tsgu
Cleveland
Tssas
Issa
Hancock
ImisTh Thiden
Greacy
Ohio
Horatio Seymour
Sexmo
Daltlome
Brian
Missouri
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Direct Primary Debate and Merchants Address Washington Figures
The piece discusses opinions on direct primaries with comments from Indianapolis papers and Evans Woollen. It notes calls for reform and critiques of party machines and presidential primaries, alongside Captain Zack Jones returning to the farm after years in business in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Monthly
Evans Woollen
Zack Jones
Mr. Jones
Washington
Weather Statistics June 1911 and Related Totals
The passage reports June 1911 weather figures including mean maximum 88.9 and mean minimum 75.8 with a mean value of 1.8. Precipitation in June 1911 totals 4.04 inches, while the current year records 1.89 inches for June. The greatest daily rainfall was .59 inches on the fourteenth. six days had .01 inch or more. There were thirteen clear, ten partly cloudy, seven cloudy days and one thunderstorm recorded.
Wardens Seize Fish at Old Bed Seining by Crowd
Two game wardens with many local fishermen sieved the old bed Thursday afternoon. Undesirable fish were shared with the crowd while game fish were returned to the stream.
Melon Growers Hopeful for Early Crop Amid Weather Delays
Canteloupe growers near Washington look upbeat about an early harvest despite unfavorable conditions. Colorado Rocky Ford melons are weeks late, but many growers plan to market in about three weeks if weather improves. Watermelons remain in good shape and should yield well with better conditions ahead.
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Woollen
Hughes
Washington
Colorado Rocky Fords
Fire damages home of Homer Hopewell on Portersville road
Fire started in a pantry at the home of Homer Hopewell on Portersville road near the city limits. The blaze destroyed the kitchen and furniture, damaged the entire room and roof, and required a bucket brigade due to distance from hydrants. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars with insurance covering furniture and dwelling.
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Homer Hopewell
Portersville
Central Fire Department
Fn Alaria
New Catholic Chapel Car Sent To Washington Tour
The new Catholic chapel car St Peter, led by Rev E B Ledvina, arrives in Washington at 7 38 a m next Monday after dedication in Dayton Ohio. Built in steel with mahogany interior it cost about 35000 and will travel slowly through the northwest on an exhibition tour.
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Wo Oal Jochum
St. Marys Catholic Church
Chicago
St. Peter
Father E. B. Ledvina
St. Josephs Catholic Church
Princeton
Catholic E Extension Society
Washington
Dayton
Ohio
Northwest
Injury at shop leaves man with memory loss
A man injured at a shop is resting easy with his recovery regarded as favorable. He recalls nothing of the accident or how he walked home after treatment. Des. CPL sSeUNDER and tr. W. Clark and D. BL. Smoot are mentioned in fragments of bone removed during care.
Riester & Patterson Begin Construction On New High School
Construction crews under Riester and Patterson mobilized Thursday to dig the site for the new Washington high school. The building will rise on the tract west of the Walnut street block and construction will proceed as quickly as possible.
Sunday Social Notes From Plainville And Nearby Towns
Local residents report Sunday gatherings at various homes including Miss Blanche Christy Miss Mae Kilburn and Miss Myrtle Kilburn of Plainville while others visit relatives in Indianapolis Washington and Maysville. Wheat cutting and farm work occupy neighbors as communities share visits and meals.
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Blanche Christy
Mae Kilburn
Plainville
Sorarida
Myrtle Kilburmn
Blanche Bedl
Helen Smith Setardas
Lyndie Hembree
Indianapolis
Daisy Redyard
Myrtle Summit
Uertha
Pearl William Paisy
Nanna Milles
Berra Ffimpson
Mary Sunmmith
Maysville
AML
John Waxsoner
Chace
Social for State President John Arthur by Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted a Sunday night social at the Knights of Columbus hall in honor of state president John Arthur of Indianapolis. Local members and Mrs. Arthur spoke and sang, with light refreshments served. Mrs Arthur was visiting state auxiliaries and attended Montgomery meetings before returning home Monday morning.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
K. of C. Hall
John Arthur
Indianapolis
Arthur
Meteorological Report June 1912 Details
Local observer Feagans reports on the June climate, noting last year was warmer in highs and lows and rainfall more than double this June. The June 1912 meteorological report by Buckeye Aididis shows mean maximum 78.1 and a mean minimum value.
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Bukeiée Aididis
Skull of Shop Workman Fractured
James McCullough a shop worker was struck on the head by a pulley piece at work Monday afternoon. He walked home a mile, suffered convulsions, and doctors operated after a skull fracture was found with pressure on the brain.
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James McCullough
Herald
McCullough
Obue
Wheat Crop Shortage Cited Amid Reported Weather Toll
A garbled note describes wheat crop difficulties and outlines farmers facing reduced yields. It mentions county level figures, potential prices, and months of impact with limited, unclear data on market effects and weather stress.
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